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Ah, mom. She cooked all those mushed peas for you when you were a baby and then served up dinner after dinner year after year after year. Isn’t it time that you returned the favor? This Mother’s Day, instead of the usual flowers (though who doesn’t love flowers?) and brunch, why not get her something she’ll treasure for longer than a single afternoon?

1. Unleash her inner Ina Garten: If Mom is tired of cooking everything from scratch, consider treating her to the Plated experience. Fresh ingredients are pre-measured, pre-packaged and delivered directly to her door once each month so that she can whip up chef created meals (or simply side dishes) in her own kitchen. I recently cooked the Crispy Roasted White Beans with Sorrel, Sumac, Feta, and Yogurt Sauce which included ingredients I might never have previously tried. The results were delish and so easy to make.

2. Make it spicy: You don’t have to splurge to make a gift special. I don’t think I’ve ever seen spices with a prettier presentation than those by J.M. Thomason Gourmet Seasonings & Spices of Franklin, TN. The collection is made up of six custom spice blends created from locally-made and globally-sourced spices and a portion of each product sold benefits Heifer International.

3: Make it easy: I’m not sure when it happened, but lazy Susans have become a thing. Placed in the middle of a table, they can add a touch of whimsy or simply make it easier to eat without reaching over everyone else to get to the grub. Native Trails, a California-based brand of luxury, eco-friendly kitchen, bath and lifestyle products, offers a version handmade by artisans from sustainably grown bamboo. They’re also each one-of-a-kind, just like your mom! Or if she’s worried about keeping her table perfect, try treating her to these Moroccan Midnight Tile Coasters, which are hand painted tile coasters inspired by vivid Moroccan nightlife. They’re also artisan crafted entirely by hand using centuries-old techniques and made from a combination of the artisans’ local clays, hand painted and twice fired.

4. Make it zen: When she’s done in the kitchen, she might just want to unwind for a while. Gaiam, known for their gorgeous workout gear, has two new yoga mats available. Kiku has a beautiful lotus pattern and just might inspire her to a higher plane!

5. Make it just for her: If Mom has a favorite drink, consider treating her to something for her alone. For instance, these orange splash glasses from Novica.com are Fair Trade made and handblown and make her morning O.J. just slightly more special. Or treat her to a just for one T-fal Excite Non-Stick Cookware pot in Berry for her to cook up a midnight snack for herself (available at select retailers). Pair with Gaea Olive Oil, which is 100% olive oil, to show off just how thoughtful you are (available nationwide for $11.99 – $14.99; check out their Pinterest boards for inspiration and recipes). And because even the most foodie frenzied mom doesn’t spend all of her time in the kitchen, these 100% cotton soft and squishy organic towels from Under the Canopy will add a little aaaaah to her day after a long day of slaving over a hot stove!

6. Make it juicy: If you’ve ever had fresh pressed juice, it’s unlikely that you’ll go back to the store bought brands anytime soon. Vertical juicers are fantastic because they have a smaller kitchen footprint but still whip up juices for including in recipes, or even a juice cleanse. I’ve been having a blast with Omega’s VRT400 which operates on a low speed squeezing system that preserves and maintains nutrients for up to 72 hours. And the updated no-drip juicer tap has both a mixing function as well as an auto-cleaning system for added convenience. It’s definitely pricey, but a long term investment in her health.

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